Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical substance believed to have been formed by the condensation of water vapor in the presence of certain silicates, often considered to have anomalous properties, but later found to be an artifact of the experimental conditions.

“The polywater phenomenon sparked intense debate in the scientific community about the properties of water under certain conditions.”

2. noun

a colloquial or humorous term for tap water or any other ordinary water.

“Some people jokingly refer to their tap water as polywater when complaining about its taste.”